I definitely did see in my Concord book on the early Israeli military a photograph in a parade of an M50 on an M4A1 hull, though it was the old type having the...
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Marc
marc33594
Dec 20, 2011 7:30 pm
The Concord Armor at War Series #7008 "Tank Battles of the Mid-East Wars (1) The wars of 1948-1973" by Steven Zaloga has a picture on page 24 of two M50s on...
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Rob Ervin
rob_ervin2003
Dec 20, 2011 8:05 pm
Not a question of M4A1s. There are a ton of pictures of early M50s around 1956 on the small hatch hulls with the VVSS suspension and narrow track. It's a...
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Marc
marc33594
Dec 20, 2011 9:53 pm
Just finished going through Gannon's book and only one I could find is on page 223 showing a line up of 5 Chilean M50s. From the caption "The foreground...
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Rob Ervin
rob_ervin2003
Dec 20, 2011 10:12 pm
Marc, It is possible that the Chilean M50 with the Hyper Velocity 60mm gun was converted from an M51. I'd want to look for a picture in Israeli service. I am...
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Marc
marc33594
Dec 21, 2011 12:05 pm
Rob; You were one of the ones who taught when it comes to the Sherman, never say never! Happy holidays my friend. And Happy Holidays to all here. Nay the new...
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Rob Ervin
rob_ervin2003
Dec 21, 2011 1:31 pm
Thanks Marc, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to All, Rob ________________________________ From: Marc <marc33594@...> To:...
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mauser
mauser_98a
Dec 23, 2011 11:16 pm
happy holidays...
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Tom Gannon
gannon52
Dec 29, 2011 11:57 am
The M50 was converted on large and small versions of the M4A1. In fact, they used all major hull types, except the M4A6. The Chileans received at least one...
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Marc
marc33594
Dec 29, 2011 12:02 pm
Thanks Tom. For those of you who dont know (not sure any left who dont), Tom wrote the definitive book on the Sherman in Israeli service. "Israeli Sherman:...
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mauser
mauser_98a
Dec 31, 2011 11:39 am
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! Well I hope that 2012 will be a great year, I will be posting on a regular basis. cheers MAUSER...
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john
johnathome_uk
Dec 31, 2011 1:39 pm
Happy New year to all members. Can someone help me with something that has been bothering me since I started to make a Tasca model of "Carole", an often...
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Rob Ervin
rob_ervin2003
Dec 31, 2011 6:32 pm
John, Cooling air enters the engine compartment through the grille behind the turret, but air for the carbs enters through air cleaners in each rear corner of...
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IAN HANRATTY
friendshipmo...
Dec 31, 2011 11:00 pm
Hello Group. Happy new year to everyone and their families for 2012. Cheers Ian  Ian Hanratty Friendship Models 12 Delta Drive Musselburgh East Lothian ...
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Gerry
geec15
Jan 5, 2012 3:05 pm
Hello: I have a list of kits that I have collected over a long period of time. All the kits are 1/35 US tanks and vehicles of the WW2 era with the Sherman and...
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Rob Ervin
rob_ervin2003
Jan 5, 2012 3:23 pm
Gerry, I'd like a copy of the list. Thanks Rob ________________________________ From: Gerry <gerryc15@...> To: ShermanTankModeler2@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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gerryc15@...
geec15
Jan 5, 2012 4:01 pm
Rob: Thanks for the e-mail. Here you go. Gerry...
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Jim Jones
jimjones112
Jan 5, 2012 4:34 pm
thanks i can't download the pictures ________________________________ From: "gerryc15@..." <gerryc15@...> To: ShermanTankModeler2@yahoogroups.com Cc:...
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john
johnathome_uk
Jan 5, 2012 5:28 pm
Rob, thanks for that info, I figured that it was something like that as I couldn't see any other way that the engine could breath for combustion. I understand...
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gerryc15@...
geec15
Jan 6, 2012 10:26 pm
There are no pictures. If there is a particular kit you would like pics of, let me know. Gerry...
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Ray Merriam
raymerriam
Jan 16, 2012 6:53 am
I just happened to come across a web site this evening that has a digital store where they are selling PDFs via download and on disk. ALL of the things they...
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Marc
marc33594
Jan 16, 2012 1:45 pm
I hope all take Ray's warning to heart. I have several hard copies of manuals Ray has published. In all cases not only is all the material present but he has...
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Ray Merriam
raymerriam
Jan 16, 2012 8:03 pm
Thanks, Marc. I've since had a better look at their Digital Store. And as it turns out, you have to register and login to access the store. Since I have no...
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Ray Merriam
raymerriam
Jan 17, 2012 4:04 am
I always wondered if the warning you see on DVD videos was only for such items. Not true. Although that's where you see it most often and it can be seen on...
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Raymond Lorts, Sr,
raymondlorts
Aug 29, 2012 10:09 pm
Hi Guy's; WWIIHistory ( www.wwiihistorymagazine.com) Debacie or War Winner. Sherman Tank Controversy Ray -- I had a stroke. I will reply to your...
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Marc
marc33594
Aug 30, 2012 10:39 am
This debate comes up frequently. Currently it is raging on The Miniatures Page (www.theminiaturspage.com) as well. There are those who think the Sherman was...
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Michael Canaday
mmcalc
Sep 1, 2012 4:14 pm
I am of the same opinion as Marc. The Sherman was good enough. I just read C Windsor Miller's book (The Military Experience of C Windsor Miller) In his book he...
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fvoelcker
Oct 6, 2012 12:58 pm
I have small collection of Life Like, Revell, UPC, and Monogram kits for sale, all 1/40th scale. Please contact me off list at: fred.voelcker@... for...
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Marc
marc33594
Nov 1, 2012 10:46 am
Recently I came across this statement at www.militaryhistoryonline "By late 1944 there was usually one M4 Sherman 76mm per platoon. However, the 8th, 9th,...
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Raymond Lorts, Sr,
raymondlorts
Nov 12, 2012 5:51 am
... From: F. Boucher <jptrr@...> Date: Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 11:30 AM Subject: [1-87_Military_Models] Solvaset Article To: 1/48 Armor...
